Joseph Parker meets Mike Tyson as he awaits venue decision for world title fight
New Zealand's world heavyweight contender Joseph Parker has met Mike Tyson several times.
Joseph Parker continues to mix in heavyweight circles as he waits to see if his world title fight will be held in New Zealand.
The Kiwi boxer hooked up with Mike Tyson in Las Vegas, where the former world champion continues to perform his one-man shows telling the tale of his troubled life.
"Mike told me 'everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face'," Parker tweeted of one of Tyson's favourite sayings.
Parker is training in Las Vegas for his for his fight against Mexican Andy Ruiz for the WBO title.
The fight is set down for Auckland on December 10 though funding issues could see it transferred to the United States. That would negate Parker's massive home advantage.
Parker's promoters are waiting to see if they will get some funding through New Zealand Major Events to help them stage the historic fight.
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce said on Tuesday that Duco's application would be processed but that the Government needed to weigh up the economic benefits the fight might bring to the country.
He promised a quick resolution for the application with Duco under pressure to make a decision on hosting the fight by early next week.
Duco boss Dean Lonergan welcomed Joyce's comments.
"It's been interesting to see his take on this and hopefully their decision will come through quickly," Lonergan said.
The New Zealand situation comes as South Australia approved state funds to promote the Anthony Mundine v Danny Green rematch in Adelaide early next year.
Meanwhile, Ruiz's trainer has spoken highly of Parker's cornerman Kevin Barry as the fight continues to draw increasing interest in the United States.
"Parker is skilled, big and a rough guy. He has a good manager/coach who knows about heavyweights and it's an interesting matchup," Abel Sanchez told worldboxingnews.net.
"Both guys will be new to the feelings of fighting for such an important spot but that can only be good for them in this fight."
- Stuff
New Zealand's world heavyweight contender Joseph Parker has met Mike Tyson several times.
Joseph Parker continues to mix in heavyweight circles as he waits to see if his world title fight will be held in New Zealand.
The Kiwi boxer hooked up with Mike Tyson in Las Vegas, where the former world champion continues to perform his one-man shows telling the tale of his troubled life.
"Mike told me 'everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face'," Parker tweeted of one of Tyson's favourite sayings.
Parker is training in Las Vegas for his for his fight against Mexican Andy Ruiz for the WBO title.
The fight is set down for Auckland on December 10 though funding issues could see it transferred to the United States. That would negate Parker's massive home advantage.
Parker's promoters are waiting to see if they will get some funding through New Zealand Major Events to help them stage the historic fight.
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce said on Tuesday that Duco's application would be processed but that the Government needed to weigh up the economic benefits the fight might bring to the country.
He promised a quick resolution for the application with Duco under pressure to make a decision on hosting the fight by early next week.
Duco boss Dean Lonergan welcomed Joyce's comments.
"It's been interesting to see his take on this and hopefully their decision will come through quickly," Lonergan said.
The New Zealand situation comes as South Australia approved state funds to promote the Anthony Mundine v Danny Green rematch in Adelaide early next year.
Meanwhile, Ruiz's trainer has spoken highly of Parker's cornerman Kevin Barry as the fight continues to draw increasing interest in the United States.
"Parker is skilled, big and a rough guy. He has a good manager/coach who knows about heavyweights and it's an interesting matchup," Abel Sanchez told worldboxingnews.net.
"Both guys will be new to the feelings of fighting for such an important spot but that can only be good for them in this fight."
- Stuff